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27 Jun 2025

The New Zealand government has confirmed the settings for the next 3-year cycle of New Zealand’s Refugee Quota Programme...

Announcement Immigration rules and processes

26 Jun 2025

We are excited to celebrate the growth of the Welcoming Communities programme, with 3 councils now officially recognised...

Announcement Arriving in NZ

25 Jun 2025

In April, the Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford introduced the Immigration ‘Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity Amendment’ Bill.

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People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to 6 or 9 months.

Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport and travel plan.

Apply if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money or employer support to live during your stay.

If you are passing through Auckland International Airport you must have a Transit Visa unless exempted by visa waiver rules.

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